Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Aston Villa · Copa America · Goalkeeper · #23 · Argentina · 33 yrs · Injured
Emiliano Martínez plays as a goalkeeper for Aston Villa. Emiliano Martínez is a Argentine international, 33 years old, goalkeeper, currently at Aston Villa. Emiliano Martínez wears shirt number 23 for Aston Villa. Emiliano Martínez was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina on 1992-09-02. Emiliano Martínez is 195 cm tall and weighs 88 kg. Emiliano Martínez's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Copa America, Friendlies, International Champions Cup, World Cup, and other leagues. Emiliano Martínez is currently listed as injured in the latest squad data. Emiliano Martínez's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Emiliano Martínez season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Argentina ARG |
| 2025 | Argentina ARG |
| 2025 |  Aston Villa AST |
| 2024 | Argentina ARG |
| 2024 | Aston Villa AST |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-16 | € 18.5M |  Arsenal ARS | Aston Villa AST |
| 2019-07-01 | N/A |  Reading REA | Arsenal ARS |
| 2019-01-23 | Loan | Arsenal ARS | Reading REA |
Season intelligence
Profile as Goalkeeper: shot-stopper. Archetype: Modern goalkeeper. Season rating 7.3.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Martínez and Jackson latest duo to move between clubsGoretzka and Suzuki could make debuts against ArsenalUnai Emery has said Aston Villa and Chelsea are enemies rather than friends, insisting the clubs want to “kill” each other despite regularly doing business in recent years.Emiliano Martínez became the latest player to move between the teams, after Chelsea paid £117m to sign Morgan Rogers from Villa this summer. Nicolas Jackson, who could become Villa’s record signing after joining in a deal worth up to £65m, and Alejandro Garnacho both joined Villa from Chelsea in this window, the latter on a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy. Continue reading...
Joao Pedro got on the scoresheet against his former club (Picture: AP) Chelsea star Joao Pedro was labelled ‘ungrateful’ after his celebrations during the Blues’ 4-3 Premier League win against Brighton on Sunday. Xabi Alonso’s side continued their perfect start under their new boss, but were made to sweat in an entertaining clash at Stamford Bridge. Joao Pedro, who scored on the opening weekend against Fulham, started against his former side Brighton and was the subject of jeers from the away fans right from the start of the encounter. Those jeers reached their peak when the Brazilian wasted a golden opportunity early in the first half, firing wide of the mark from only yards out with nobody around him. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. However, Joao Pedro soon made amends, tucking home Chelsea’s third on the break before making a beeline to celebrate in front of the irate Brighton fans. In a separate incident before his goal, Joao Pedro was also seen goading the travelling fans by reminding them of the scoreline with his hands. Such acts did not go down well with former Seagulls winger Anthony Knockaert, who labelled the striker’s choice of celebration as ‘ungrateful’ to his former club. Former Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert was not happy with Joao Pedro (Picture: knockaert_anthony) Joao Pedro giving it the “2-0” to the away fans after missing a sitter….. #BHAFC pic.twitter.com/C17pAIHqJj— MwepuMagic (@MwepuMagic) August 30, 2026 Writing on Instagram, Knockaert said: ‘Don’t forget what Brighton did for you mate. Ungrateful.’ Joao Pedro, however, insisted there was no ill will behind his celebration, telling BBC Sport: ‘I just celebrate, it could be any fans, any team. I just want to do my celebration.’ On his side’s performance more generally, he added: ‘We started really well but then conceded goals. We should be more consistent and not give the opponents energy. Dibu [Emiliano Martinez] again showed his quality. @flemingben Are Xabi Alonso’s side ready to take on Arsenal? 🤔 #premierleague #chelsea #colepalmer ♬ original sound – Ben Fleming: Sports Journalist ‘Step by step, we will achieve our level. But it was very important to get the three points today. I know Brighton really well. I know I could be dangerous in the counter. Today, I could show my speed up front. ‘In front, we are very strong. The whole team, we have good players in every position. We need to build in the confidence and togetherness and hopefully we can keep winning like today.’ Joao Pedro now has two goals and two assists in his first two league matches of the season, and was praised by Darren Bent post-match, who insisted the striker was the best player on the pitch ‘by a distance’. Joao Pedro celebrates his goal in front of Brighton’s fans (Picture: AP) Watching Chelsea’s third goal back on Sky Sports, Bent said: ‘Really good finish. ‘Morgan Rogers was at the heart of it, he starts it, then it’s Hato with a really good run. ‘It’s the first touch out of his feet and then back across the goalkeeper. ‘He was the best player on the pitch, Joao Pedro, by a distance. ‘The touch out of his feet, opens up the whole goal, goes back across the goalkeeper… it’s a really, really good finish.’ Chelsea return to action next Sunday with a difficult trip to the Emirates to take on defending champions Arsenal. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
England forward’s exit continues busy summer for VillaNews follows Emiliano Martínez moving to ChelseaAl-Hilal have signed Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, the two clubs announced on Sunday, as the 30-year-old striker ended a successful six-year spell with the Midlands club where he became their top scorer in the Premier League. The England international, who had two years left on his Villa contract, has moved for a reported £51m.Watkins signed a three-year contract as Al-Hilal acquired a proven goalscorer after he scored 21 goals in all competitions last season, including five goals in the Europa League as he helped deliver a European trophy to Unai Emery’s side. Continue reading...
Moises Caicedo’s injury is ‘not a new one’, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Moises Caicedo came off as a precaution as he was ‘not feeling the best’ during Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Brighton. Cole Palmer’s sublime 74th-minute strike proved decisive as Xabi Alonso’s men continued their 100 per cent start in the Premier League in a seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge. However, the concern surrounding Caicedo’s fitness took some of the gloss off an otherwise positive afternoon for the Blues, with the midfielder coming on as a second-half substitute before being replaced in the 82nd minute. The 24-year-old was pictured sitting on the turf for some time while receiving treatment on his left leg from Chelsea’s medical team, before summer signing Valentin Barco was sent on in his place. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The fleeting cameo from Caicedo was the Ecuadorian’s first appearance of the season in all competitions due to a knock – and there are growing fears he may not be able to start against Arsenal next weekend. Facing the media shortly after the final whistle, Alonso said Caicedo’s fitness would be closely monitored in the days leading up to the side’s trip to the Emirates. ‘It wasn’t more than last time. He was cautious, to stop, to say he was not feeling the best,’ Alonso told reporters when asked for an update on Caicedo’s condition at his post-match press conference. Chelsea maintained their 100 per cent record in the Premier League (Picture: Getty) Caicedo’s had to be removed in the closing stages at Stamford Bridge (Picture: PA) ‘We will assess during the week. It was not something new.’ Asked if he was able to enjoy the win, the Spaniard replied: ‘Quite a lot. I enjoy all the wins a lot. ‘It was a game that had different moments, there were different feelings. ‘We are happy with the result. We value a win against this very good opponent. We are in a process and we need to keep improving.’ @flemingben Are Xabi Alonso’s side ready to take on Arsenal? 🤔 #premierleague #chelsea #colepalmer ♬ original sound – Ben Fleming: Sports Journalist Palmer scored what proved to be the winning goal in west London (Picture: Reuters) It proved a memorable first outing for Emiliano Martinez following the goalkeeper’s transfer move from Aston Villa only hours earlier.‘With Emi, a World Cup winner, 34 years old, experience all around, I spoke with him yesterday, we talked about the game, about our team, and he felt ready,’ Alonso said of his decision to start the Argentinian. ‘Day by day, we will feel his presence, because he has this charisma, this aura.’ Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s matchday squad for the contest, with the midfielder expected to join Manchester City before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. ‘We are preparing for all scenarios,’ the Chelsea manager said when asked for an update on Fernandez’s situation. ‘I can promise you that, whatever happens, from Wednesday, we will have a good enough squad to compete in all the Premier League games.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Joao Pedro was Chelsea’s standout player against Brighton, according to Darren Bent (Picture: Sky Sports) Darren Bent picked out Joao Pedro for special praise following Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Brighton, claiming the forward was the best player on the pitch ‘by a distance’. Chelsea had looked to be cruising towards a comfortable victory as Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro all got on the scoresheet inside the opening 32 minutes at Stamford Bridge. But the visitors pulled a goal back through Malick Yalcouye on the hour-mark before Joao Pedro directed the ball into his own net against his former club to further reduce the deficit in the 63rd minute. Xabi Alonso’s men rallied again, though, and a solo piece of brilliance from Cole Palmer restored the hosts’ two-goal advantage with 16 minutes remaining of normal time in west London. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Pascal Gross’ deflected strike deep into stoppage time ultimately proved a consolation for the travelling Seagulls, with Chelsea holding firm to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Premier League after two games. The result saw the Blues rise to third, behind newly promoted Hull City and top-of-the-table Manchester City on goal difference. Watching back Joao Pedro’s 32nd-minute strike in the Sky Sports studio, ex-England and Tottenham striker Bent said: ‘Really good finish. Joao Pedro shone at Stamford Bridge against his former club (Picture: AP) @flemingben Are Xabi Alonso’s side ready to take on Arsenal? 🤔 #premierleague #chelsea #colepalmer ♬ original sound – Ben Fleming: Sports Journalist ‘Morgan Rogers was at the heart of it, he starts it, then it’s Hato with a really good run. ‘It’s the first touch out of his feet and then back across the goalkeeper. ‘He was the best player on the pitch, Joao Pedro, by a distance. Martinez made his full Chelsea debut in the match (Picture: Getty) Palmer scored what proved to be the winner for the Blues (Picture: EPA) The touch out of his feet, opens up the whole goal, goes back across the goalkeeper… it’s a really, really good finish.’ On Joao Pedro’s goal, Bent continued: ‘Absolutely incredible. It’s Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro involved. ‘It’s the little touches from Joao Pedro and when he drives into this position there’s only going to be one outcome. Joao Pedro has kicked off the new season in incredible form (Picture: Getty) ‘He could lay it to the left but he doesn’t. The power and the accuracy he gets on it. ‘It’s a great run, the turn of pace, that little drive into space… he opens up his body and it’s fantastic finish. ‘[Bart] Verbruggen was absolutely nowhere near it. Fantastic finish.’ It proved a memorable first outing for Emiliano Martinez following the goalkeeper’s transfer move from Aston Villa only hours earlier. The Blues moved to third with the victory (Picture: Getty) Speaking to Sky Sports shortly after the final whistle, the Argentina international heaped praise on Chelsea’s front three of Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers. ‘A win is a win. I know it wasn’t a perfect game,’ he said. ‘But in the end, winning and moving on is what we need. We’ve got 36 games left and it’s one week after another. ‘I am here for a reason. The front three is amazing. When we go forward, we can hurt teams. ‘We had a lot of chances to finish the game. Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro had chances to kill the game. At the back, we need to bring the goals down.’ Chelsea will look to continue their winning start when they return to action in what promises to be an explosive London derby away to Arsenal in a week’s time. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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